Hello XDA developers!
I have a quick question about flashing some secondary roms to my Nexus 7 2013 model FLO tablet running Android 4.4
Now i have rooted my tablet and installed multirom and TWRP Recovery Manager. I want to flash some secondary Rom's such as Paranoid Android and Cyanogenmod.
Now I know that from flashing CM to my phones that you have to also flash the Google Apps image to get the google play store on the Rom. Is this true with the Nexus 7 Rom's and multirom as well?
If i do need to flash Google Apps how would i go about doing that with multirom?
From what i understand is that I download the CM or Paranoid Android Rom for my Nexus 7 device and I boot into recovery mode and go into advanced and pick a slot for the rom and flash it. My question is...how do i go about flashing the Google Apps do i need to pick a slot for that as well what are the steps necessary for me to accomplish that?
Second could someone please post me a link on where I can get Paranoid Android Rom and the Google Apps file for that rom for my Nexus 7 device. I have tried looking for it here on XDA but not sure which is the right one for my device.
Also if someone could please post a link for Cyanogenmod Rom and the Google Apps file for my N7 i would really appreciate the assistance. Is the google apps file that is specific for my device -> Nexus 7 2013 FLO running Android 4.4 the same for all roms? What i mean is when I download the Google Apps package for my N7 could i use that for Paranoid Android and Cyanogenmod or does each rom have their own specific Google Apps package specifically for their Rom?
I thank you all for your time and assistance...and I really appreciate any advice/info you can throw my way.
Thank you all again,
-droidshadow
After reading my post again I am embarrassed for asking such ridiculous questions...
Of course you need Gapps with your rom...
I have flashed CM 11 and Paranoid Android onto my N7 tablet. One question though, why is Paranoid Android not rooted?...
Kind of weird for a custom ROM but I am sure they have their reasons...
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Hey folks,
my Nexus 7 just arrived and I am wondering what the first steps should look like.
I am not completely unfamiliar with Android, as I owned a Samsung Galaxy a few years ago, but since then I didn't really have had any more contact with it.
What I'd like is to install a nice custom rom, which is simple yet good looking and has a good battery runtime, etc.
As far as I know the Google stock Android is rather smooth so it could also be a modified original rom. I'm not sure about de-odex vs. odexed. What would be preferable?
Can you suggest the best ROM for that purposes? Ideally it should have a readme on how to install
Also do I need to unlock bootloaders or root the phone in advance or does the custom rom does all that for me?
Thanks in advance and best regards,
daZza
WiFi or LTE ?
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WiFi or LTE ?
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WiFi, 2013 Version.
To start with I just installed the Google USB Drivers and that Android SDK ADT Package thingy (all-in-one with Eclipse, etc.). Hope that's right xD
Edit: wugfreshs' tool seems to be the way to go. However, I am still unclear on whether or not to update my N7 with the newest update? I just got a message that there are updates available...
Edit2: Well, seems easy enough to use. Driver Test was successful, so I'll just go ahead and unlock/root it. Would appreciate ROM suggestions though
If you don't want me be messing with it I'd say stock rooted is the way to go.
Odex files help apps load faster I believe, and Roms are de-odexed to allow customizations such as icons and theming.
I really recommend sticking with a stock rooted ROM. Android is so polished theses days I don't see the need to mess with a good thing.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2383146
It's basically Stock but with minor improvements (pre-rooted, init.d support, slimmed down etc.)
Well if I was you the first thing I would do is update my stock rom then the next thing I would do is root the tablet with the Nexus root toolkit toolkit provided by WuGFresh.
Use the root toolkit to install the USB drivers then to unlock the bootloader there to root your Nexus 7 tablet
After your tablet is rooted load up the Google Play Store and download the app multi rom manager this app will allow you to to install Multi rom which will allow you to install multiple roms on your Nexus 7 tablet and it will also install TWRP recovery manager for you as well.
When you have multirom installed you can add a second third or fourth rom without ever touching or harming your stock ROM. As for a custom ROM I just flashed CyanogenMod 11 on my Nexus 7 2013 model Flo WiFi only tablet. Just download the latest nightly to get Android 4.4.1 or you can go with 10.2 for a "stable" ROM but the nightly is working great.
When you flash CyanogenMod don't forget to flash Google apps the GApps zip file.
As for adding ROMs with multirom you can do a YouTube search for the exact steps...bit it is quite easy. CyanogenMod or CM rather is the Cadillac of Android Roms and looks/runs great.
As for others I would probably recommend AOKP I have heard good things about it...
Many people like Paranoid Android. I tried it but did not care for it. I did not care for the rom not being rooted, but that is just my opinion.
You can't go wrong with CyanogenMod ROM.
Hope it helps and congrats on getting your N7.
-droidshadow
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Thanks for all the help.
i want to flash paranoid android with multirom on my nexus 7 when i flash it it says success but when i open the rom after it boots up it shows half black half distorted screen idk what to do it happens with any version i flash pleaseee help i really want this rom
which model N7 do you have?...
Supersaiyanluffy said:
i want to flash paranoid android with multirom on my nexus 7 when i flash it it says success but when i open the rom after it boots up it shows half black half distorted screen idk what to do it happens with any version i flash pleaseee help i really want this rom
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Are you using the correct ROM for your exact model Nexus?...
For example, you may have possibly downloaded Paranoid ROM for the Nexus 7 2012 model but you have the Neuxs 7 2013 or vice versa.
Which Nexus 7 do you have? Do you have the Nexus 7 2012 wifi only which is known as model -> Grouper.
Or do you have the Nexus 7 2013 WiFi only which is known as model -> FLO
Or do you have the Nexus 7 2013 4G/LTE which is known as model -> DEB
Since you have MultiROM installed don't worry you can't mess up your tablet. Just delete the Paranoid ROM and download the correct ROM for your exact Model and do the installation again.
*IMPORTANT*
Make sure when you are flashing Paranoid ROM in MultiROM that you choose "do not share kernel". That could be another reason why your ROM is not working with your tablet, you could have shared the kernel from your stock/internal ROM with Paranoid ROM which just won't work!
SIDE NOTE:
Paranoid ROM does not come pre-rooted. So if you want Root access with Paranoid ROM you are going to have to download the SuperSU.zip and boot into recovery, go to list roms, select your Paranoid ROM, and flash the supersu.zip so that you will have root access. Many people do not know that Paranoid ROM does not come with Root so i wanted to let you know so that when you do get the ROM installed your not going crazy trying to figure out why Titanium Backup won't work! =)
I hope this helps...
-droidshadow
droidshadow said:
Are you using the correct ROM for your exact model Nexus?...
For example, you may have possibly downloaded Paranoid ROM for the Nexus 7 2012 model but you have the Neuxs 7 2013 or vice versa.
Which Nexus 7 do you have? Do you have the Nexus 7 2012 wifi only which is known as model -> Grouper.
Or do you have the Nexus 7 2013 WiFi only which is known as model -> FLO
Or do you have the Nexus 7 2013 4G/LTE which is known as model -> DEB
Since you have MultiROM installed don't worry you can't mess up your tablet. Just delete the Paranoid ROM and download the correct ROM for your exact Model and do the installation again.
*IMPORTANT*
Make sure when you are flashing Paranoid ROM in MultiROM that you choose "do not share kernel". That could be another reason why your ROM is not working with your tablet, you could have shared the kernel from your stock/internal ROM with Paranoid ROM which just won't work!
SIDE NOTE:
Paranoid ROM does not come pre-rooted. So if you want Root access with Paranoid ROM you are going to have to download the SuperSU.zip and boot into recovery, go to list roms, select your Paranoid ROM, and flash the supersu.zip so that you will have root access. Many people do not know that Paranoid ROM does not come with Root so i wanted to let you know so that when you do get the ROM installed your not going crazy trying to figure out why Titanium Backup won't work! =)
I hope this helps...
-droidshadow
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Thanks bro for the help and im use a nexus 2013 in sure about it in going to try your advice
Hi guys,
Im looking for a custom ROM for my phone, it is already rooted and at the moment running Cyanogenmod 11 Beta 3.
But I was wondering, is there any ROM with (preferbly android 4.4) Google Play, or something which I can install it with, because I really miss that.
Kind regards.
Ramshield said:
Hi guys,
Im looking for a custom ROM for my phone, it is already rooted and at the moment running Cyanogenmod 11 Beta 3.
But I was wondering, is there any ROM with (preferbly android 4.4) Google Play, or something which I can install it with, because I really miss that.
Kind regards.
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You can flash gapps
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2397942
You have to flash the GAPPS manually. Otherwise even you individually install the Google Play, it won't work normally.
Is it possible to install CyanogenMod on my Nexus 7 2013(Android Lollipop 5.0.2)? I tried with the installer but I keep getting the "Unsupported Firmware", so would it be possible to do it manually?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2996529
The CM Installer is for people who don't know what they are doing. Flash it the normal way.
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The CM Installer is for people who don't know what they are doing. Flash it the normal way.
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No worries, I installed it. I flashed stock kitkat with the nexus root toolkit, then I used the installer...
Edit: I'm loving it so far, I'm glad that its based off of Kitkat instead of lollipop(After using it for a couple months I've found it to be impractical).